Winter nails can be damaged and dry due to the cold weather, so it's essential to use nail products that provide moisture and protection during the winter months. Some key ingredients and materials to look for in winter nail products include:
- Humectants : These are hygroscopic (or moisture-attracting) substances that help your skin retain essential hydration, such as aloe vera and calendula
- Nail Polishes : These products should be thick and opaque to provide better coverage and durability during the winter months. Some common ingredients in nail polishes include butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, nitrocellulose, phthalic anhydride/trimellitic anhydride/glycols copolymer, acetyl tritutyl citrate, isopropyl alcohol, stearalkonium hectrite, citric acid, bismuth oxychloride, and red, yellow, and violet dyes
- Gel Nail Products : These products should be strong and durable to withstand the cold weather. Some common ingredients in gel nail products include urethane acrylate, bis-GMA, urethane dimethacrylate, and photoinitiators (PIs)
. The specific combinations and types of PIs used in a system greatly dictate the properties of the product, with more PIs generally resulting in faster curing times
- Moisturizing Nail Care Products : These products should contain ingredients like sunflower oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, and jojoboba oil to provide moisture and protection for your nails and cuticles
When choosing winter nail products, it's essential to consider the specific needs of your nails during the cold months and select products that contain these beneficial ingredients and materials.
